Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

Abbott Vascular currently has an opening in our SANTA CLARA location for an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III to support a cross-site Environmental Health and Safety team.  Working under general supervision, organizes, plans and performs a variety of clerical and administrative support duties.

 WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsibilities include all administrative functions of the department: answering phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, managing correspondence, processing expense reports, meeting/event planning, creating or modifying business documents, handling teleconference and equipment setups, acting as a liaison for remote access issues.

• May include some support for tracking budget expenditures and submitting invoices to finance.

• Coordinates and maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulations.

• Follows purchasing and requisition procedures, Corporate Security and Privacy Rules, Corporate Branding Guidelines, and Copy Center procedures (if applicable).

• Uses basic to intermediate software skills to perform work assigned.

• Coordinates new employee office set-ups and on-boarding.

• Basic to intermediate knowledge and understanding of business processes and requirements.

• Orders and maintains the office supply inventory for the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma / GED or other specialized training.

• Minimum 2 years previous admin experience or equivalent.

• Must work cooperatively and productively with others.

• Organizational skills, attentiveness to detail and the ability to work under general supervision is required.

• Must be adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner while meeting assigned deadlines.

• Must also have strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills.

• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required

• Must be able to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software, including the Corporate Travel Web site

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Occasional scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

• Knowledge of Abbott Laboratories Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is preferred

PREFERRED:

• Associates Degree (± 13 years) in Business Administration is preferred.

• Experience in the biotech, bio-instruments, or medical devices industries is also preferred.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BENEFITS THAT ADD REAL VALUE TO YOUR LIFE TO HELP YOU LIVE FULLY:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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